$ 250-300 per hour
Heather Morcroft
About Heather
Biography
I obtained my Florida Supreme Court Board Certification in Juvenile Law on August 1, 2017. I and 93 other Florida lawyers were the first members of the Florida Bar to qualify for this honor, as this is the first time certification has been offered in this area of the law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Alabama for 8 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 38 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 39 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Heather Morcroft, Esq.
331 S. Wymore Rd., Winter Park, FL, 327893747
Heather Morcroft, Esq.
300 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, FL, 32750
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Heather Morcroft's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very responsive and thorough
Contacted attorney Morcroft with an issue of urgency. She was highly responsive and thorough in her response. Would gladly recommend her to a prospective client.
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2015
Question in rgards to department of children and families what they can and cannot do.
Heather is a dedicated lawyer and it is apparent that she cares about people enough to take the time to answer questions of people whom have concerns and may or may not be able to hire an attorney. She is knowledgeable. Very kind although having no attorney client relationship with her. I can jus...
Posted by Julee | August 12, 2014
Great Family Law Attorney!!!!!!!!!
Heather was passionate about my case from day one until the end. She is very knowledgeable and can advise you based on knowing how the system works and how judges rule. She was great at our trial, I felt she had my best interest in mind at all times. I never felt like she made me "fight" for thing...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2013
As helpful of a lawyer as it gets !
I was clueless in all that is related to court information, yet with the help of Attorney Morcroft educated responses; I feel ready and confident to encounter any arduous court issues. Thank you Ms. Morcroft.
Posted by Tammi | June 29, 2012
Highly recommend this attorney; she is compassionate, skillful, and ethical
Heather handled a case of Fraud and Conversion for me, against my ex business partners. The case was handled quickly and efficiently, and was decided in my favor. I would highly recommend Heather to anyone who is looking for effective results. She took my case and resolved it in just a couple o...
Heather Morcroft's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Heather Morcroft. She is my go-to family law attorney in Florida."
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"Well respected in the community and known for effective advocacy for clients!"
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"I endorse Ms. Morcroft. Although I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting her I have read a great deal of her responses. She is clearly a very knowledgeable attorney and a kind person. I would not hesitate to hire her."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Morcroft is a seasoned attorney who is not afraid of the courtroom. As a family law attorney, she takes the approach of being a problem solver. I encourage you to speak with Ms. Morcroft if you are desirous of legal representation."
"From reading a number of Attorney Morcroft's contributions and comments in Avvo, it is clear that she is a knowledgeable attorney that I would not hesitate to recommend."
"Heather Morcroft is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients very, very well. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"Ms. Morcroft is a very knowledgeable attorney and I do not hesitate in offering my full endorsement of her ability and character."
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Experience
Honors
1983
Law Review, Case Western Reserve University Law School
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Heather Morcroft, Esq.
2007 - 2009
Assistant Regional Counsel part time, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
2006 - 2007
Managing Attorney, Department Of Children & Families
2001 - 2006
Litigation Coordinator for the Guardian ad Litem Program, Legal Aid Society Of The Orange County Bar Association
1998 - 2001
Associate, Several private firms
1994 - 1997
Education Advocate Attorney, Central Florida Legal Services
1988 - 1994
Owner, Heather Morcroft, Esq.
1987 - 1988
Civil Rights Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
Associations
2006 - Present
Florida's Children First, Advisory CommitteeMember
2002 - Present
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
2000 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
D.R., mother of J.M.G.R. v. D.C.F., 5D13-43 (5th DCA, 4/12/2013)
win
DCF v. RG, 950 So.2d 497 (Fla. 5th DCA 2007)
win
Morcroft v. JH, 935 So.2d 588 (Fla. 5th DCA 2006)
win
Bucknam v. Shelton, 849 So.2d1204 (Fla 5th DCA 2003)
win
C.B. v. B.C. 851So.2d 847 (Fla 5th DCA 2003)
win
W.R.C.F. v. Zingale, 898 So.2d 134 (Fla 1st DCA 2005)
loss
G.L. v. DCF, 5D11-1502 (Fla. 5th DCA 2012)
win
Education
1986
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2009
Question and Answers
Appellate Issues
2006
Community Training
Dependency Cases for the GAL
2005
Community Training
Dependency Cases for the GAL
2004
Community Training Events
Dependency Cases for the GAL
2003
Seminole County Dependency Summit
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected
2003
Community Training
Special Immigrant Juvenile
2002
Community Training Events
Health Care for Foster Children
Publications
1992
Florida Tort Reporter
Sexual Harassment
Languages
English
Activity
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